Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Trent Grisham

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Trent Grisham made an impact.

Trent Grisham is an American professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. Before joining the Yankees, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres. Grisham is recognized for his defensive abilities in center field and his offensive contributions, including home runs and run production, throughout his MLB career.

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2015: Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers

In 2015, Trent Grisham was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round of the MLB draft as the 15th pick.

2015: Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers and Assigned to Arizona League Brewers

In 2015, Trent Grisham was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the first round. He signed with them and was assigned to the Arizona League Brewers, later being promoted to the Helena Brewers. He posted a .309 batting average with two home runs and 21 RBIs across 55 total games.

2016: Played for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

In 2016, Trent Grisham played for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, where he batted .231 with two home runs and 24 RBIs in 59 games due to hamstring injuries.

2017: Played for Carolina Mudcats

In 2017, Trent Grisham played for the Carolina Mudcats, where he posted a .223 batting average with eight home runs, 45 RBIs, and 37 stolen bases in 133 games.

2018: Played for Biloxi Shuckers

In 2018, Trent Grisham played with the Biloxi Shuckers, hitting .233 with seven home runs, 31 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 107 games.

August 1, 2019: MLB Debut

On August 1, 2019, the Milwaukee Brewers selected Trent Grisham's contract and promoted him to the major leagues, where he made his debut against the Oakland Athletics.

November 27, 2019: Traded to San Diego Padres

On November 27, 2019, the Milwaukee Brewers traded Trent Grisham, Zach Davies, and cash considerations or a player to be named later to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Luis Urías and Eric Lauer.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Trent Grisham made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut after spending time in the Milwaukee Brewers farm system.

2019: Played for San Antonio Missions

Trent Grisham opened the 2019 season with the San Antonio Missions.

August 22, 2020: First Career Multi-Home Run Game

On August 22, 2020, Trent Grisham had his first career multi-home run game, hitting homers in the first and second innings against Brandon Bielak. He also hit his first career three-homer game against Joe Biagini, marking the first Padres three-homer game since June 14, 2019.

2020: Finished Shortened Season and Won Gold Glove Award

In the shortened 2020 season, Trent Grisham finished with a .251/.352/.456 batting line, 10 home runs, and 26 RBIs in 59 games. He also led NL outfielders with 134 putouts and won the National League Gold Glove Award as a center fielder.

2021: Season on IL with Hamstring Strain

In 2021, Trent Grisham began the season on the IL with a hamstring strain, rejoining the team on April 9. He missed 20 games due to a left heel bruise. He was the Padres' everyday center fielder, starting 118 games and batting .242/.327/.413 with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs for the season.

2022: Lowest Batting Average in the Majors

In 2022, Trent Grisham had the lowest batting average in the majors, hitting .184/.284/.341. He also led the major leagues in sacrifice hits, with seven.

2022: Lowest Batting Average and Second Gold Glove

In 2022, Trent Grisham posted the lowest batting average in the league among qualified batters at .184. However, he still won his second career Gold Glove.

January 13, 2023: Agreed to contract with Padres

On January 13, 2023, Trent Grisham agreed to a one-year, $3.175 million contract with the Padres, avoiding salary arbitration.

December 6, 2023: Traded to the New York Yankees

On December 6, 2023, Trent Grisham and Juan Soto were traded by the Padres to the New York Yankees for Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez, and Kyle Higashioka.